How 'The Pickwick Triplets' became a major earworm forOnly Murders in the Building

the first rehearsal with a full orchestra. We will do it for free.'" “They said they wanted a fast-paced patter song for Steve,” says Wittman. Steve Martin on ‘Only Murders in the Building’.Patrick Harbron/Hulu “We were really aided and abetted by the writers. They set this song up to be dramatically woven throughout the season. Another point in their favor was knowing from the word go that it would be Martin performing the number....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Timothy Turner

How 23 stars hid their real-life pregnancies on TV

Here’s how 23 actors hid pregnancies on-screen with the help of wardrobe, props, and even aliens. The drama concealed her pregnancy with a stack of winter coats and several large salad bowls. The decision launched a number of mythology story arcs that continued throughout the series. Keri Russell and Lucille Ball.Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/FX; Courtesy Everett Collection The producers relied on deceptive camera angles and CGI to edit out her pregnant belly....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Michael Todd

How a sunny Southern California street inspiredCandy Cane Lane

Eddie Murphy reunites with ‘Boomerang’ director Reginald Hudlin for a new twist on a holiday movie. Forget your white Christmas, well be at the beach. His father really is that guy, says directorReginald Hudlin. Tracee Ellis Ross, Eddie Murphy, and Genneya Walton in ‘Candy Cane Lane’.CLAUDETTE BARIUS/ AMAZON He makes all these handmade decorations for the yard. Shooting a Christmas movie in Southern California gives you these really unique opportunities....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Beth Jacobson

How actor Austin Butler mastered the distinct sound of Elvis Presley's voice

“I created my own archive of how he said every word and every diphthong,” says Butler. How do you sound likeElvis Presleywithout becoming a parody of the King? In both his low-voiced drawl and Presley’s instantly recognizable singing voice, Butler delivers. Austin Butler in ‘Elvis’.Hugh Stewart/Warner Bros. Butler turned to interviews and performances to help him obsessively practice. “I scoured all of them. “That way, I couldn’t hear a difference between my voice and his....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Thomas Bradshaw

How Alan Moore’s new novel builds on his iconic comics

Entertainment Weeklyrecently caught up with Moore to discuss how his newest novel grew out of his comics work. Is that how you yourself conceive of artistic inspiration? Have you seen something like the Great When? Alan Moore on Sept. 6, 2013 and the cover of his novel ‘The Great When’.Credit:Kevin Nixon/SFX Magazine/Future via Getty; Bloomsbury As long as we still had the idea of a chair, then we could make more....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Krystal Warner

How Alan Ritchson madeMinistry of Ungentlemanly Warfaremore violent than Guy Ritchie wanted

We’re not shooting that movie. The real movie’s going to be the one we find on set.' And he was ananimal. Alan Ritchson in ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’.Daniel Smith/Lionsgate And all that training paid off since he had literally no time in between wrappingReacherseason 2 and filmingMinistry. All right, here we go." He laughs as he adds, “No preparation. Alan Ritchson in ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’.Daniel Smith/Lionsgate We’re just flicking these arrows....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Wendy Kelly

How awheelbarrow of weights and chicken helped Emily Bett Rickards transform into a wrestler forQueen of the Ring

The “Arrow” star breaks down how she trained to play wrestling trailblazer Mildred Burke in the biopic. She also had help from a wheelbarrow full of weights and chicken breasts. Yes, a wheelbarrow. Credit:Steve Squall Courtesy of Sumerian Pictures The actress credits both wrestlers with taking charge of the action onscreen." “Even when she doesn’t look like she’s leading, she’s leading it. They’re making me look good, and they’re making sure that we’re safe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Joel Hernandez

How Beyoncé and Doja Cat's dancers broughtSmile 2's stunning 'Cirque du Soleilfrom hell' sequence to life

Warning: This article contains spoilers forSmile 2. Finn tellsEntertainment Weeklythe sequence is his favorite of the film. Smile 2 also starringRosemarie DeWitt,Lukas Gage, and a returningKyle Gallner is now in theaters nationwide. Beyoncé; Naomi Scott in ‘Smile 2’ ; Doja Cat.Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Paramount Pictures; Simone Joyner/Getty ‘Smile 2’.Paramount Pictures

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Samuel Yoder

How Bill Paxton's son James honored family'sTwisterred carpet look atTwisterspremiere

James Paxton cameos in the “standalone sequel” to his dad’s 1996 blockbuster. Like mother, like son in the Paxton family. And she goes, ‘I wore Dolce and Gabbana at the original premiere!’ Bill Paxton and Louise Newbury at ‘Twister’ premiere in 1996; James Paxton at ‘Twisters’ premiere in 2024.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; Kevin Winter/Getty It’s so crazy and kind of meant to be. And I was telling the rep at Dolce that yesterday, they just thought it was really cool....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Lindsay Anderson

How Britney Spears,The Crown, andReady Player Oneinfluenced Hayley Kiyoko's new album

The singer-songwriter shares what inspired her sophomore album Panorama. The Musical Moodboard is a recurring EW feature where musicians run down the inspirations behind a new album. In the process, her fans gave her the nickname “Lesbian Jesus.” Jive Records; Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.; TREVOR FLORES; DeAgostini/Getty Images; Des Willie/Netflix “We wait to get to the top of the mountain to celebrate or take in the view. Why not celebrate the moments when we’re climbing?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Jenna Ward

How can Robert Downey Jr. play Doom in the MCU? Here's what we know from the comics

“It’s the reason Anthony and I are standing up here. It’s world-colliding epic-ness. But we need to make another movie first. Robert Downey Jr.; Doctor Doom on the cover of ‘Secret Wars’ #4 by Esad Ribic.Getty;Marvel There is one very important character that is required to do it justice.” Want more movie news? But then, Doom never plays by anyone else’s rules. 2015’s ‘Secret Wars’ of Marvel Comics.Marvel Marvel Downey played Stark as a fast-talking tech genius, setting the template for many subsequent big-screen superheroes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Nicole Brown

How Clark Gable, Meg Cabot, andBachelor in Paradiseinspired Maureen Lee Lenker'sIt Happened One Fight

So, it’s no surprise that her debut is a delightful mix of all of the above. “And it did! But the idea that someone could be accidentally married for real on set is so fun. ‘It Happened One Fight’ by Maureen Lee Lenker.JENIFER PRINCE/SOURCEBOOKS CASABLANCA It defies reason, but it’s actually possible.” “It’s around a tight 90 minutes, but it’s so charming,” Lenker says. But it’s so sophisticated and so advanced in terms of filmmaking techniques....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Randy Howe

How Daniel Radcliffe and hisHarry Potterstunt double teamed up for an emotional new documentary

Daniel Radcliffemay be best known as the face ofHarry Potter,but David Holmes made Harry fly. The tuck jump is pretty good, isnt it? Radcliffe says with a grin. Daniel Radcliffe and David Holmes in their documentary ‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’.HBO The tuck jump isverygood, Holmes replies with pride. Here, Holmes, Radcliffe, and Hartley explain how they brought Holmes story to the screen. HBO ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: David, what was your reaction when you sat down to watch the documentary?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Gregory Brown